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ISPM 15 HEAT TREATMENT FOR  

WOODEN PACKAGING MATERIALS

International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) The purpose of this international treaty (IPPC) is to secure a common and effective action to prevent the spread and introduction of pests of plants and plant products, and to promote appropriate measures for their control. Provisions extend to cover conveyances, containers, storage places, soil and other objects or materials capable of harbouring plant pests

ISPM 15, is an acronym for International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures #15. It was created by the International Plant Protection Convention, a part of the United Nation's Food and Agriculture Organization.

The standard covers the need to have all wood packaging made of softwood or hardwood species treated and the placing of a special mark to certify it. The treatment of the packaging could be either via heat treatment (HT) or fumigation. The treatment could be for each individual piece or the completed packaging.

The Heat Treatment procedure requires that the wood pieces be heated to a core temperature of 56 C and above for  duration  of 30 mins. During this interval, the temperature of all the sensors embedded into the wood core must not drop below 56 C.

Tritherm can design and build complete Heat Treatment Chambers of any capacity. Heating can be by electric heaters , by hot air generators, or by steam boilers. Control system has dedicated data logging software, fan rotation and heater controls. Chamber can be with prefabricated steel structure with insulated aluminum panels.






Prefabricated Aluminum Chamber - fully insulated with mineral wool


Software display showing 26 mins treatment time remaining

Fully reversible fans with electric heaters

Control Panel for fans and heaters